Authorities in cities like Baltimore, New Jersey, New York City, and Philadelphia have discovered colorful capsules dubbed "trash cans," that are being used by drug dealers to package narcotics such as fentanyl and cocaine. As traditional methods like vials become less common, these new containers have emerged as a significant concern, especially near schools where they might endanger children. While currently, reports of fentanyl in these capsules are limited, the DEA warns that it might soon be mixed with cocaine, further escalating the dangers posed by these new packaging methods.
In Baltimore, some are being used to package fentanyl, a deadly opioid that kills even in small amounts, according to a 2021 warning issued by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
Authorities have found them in Baltimore, New Jersey, New York City and Philadelphia. In New York, drug dealers have moved away from traditional packaging systems like vials used to sell cocaine and other drugs.
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